News: Eagles make Carter the highest paid DT ever with $152m contract

shabazz said:
Some people will continue to say "Get yo bag, son" and " Don't worry about another man money" until those same people wont be able to afford game tickets or streaming fees.

Just waiting for the NFL to no longer allow free game viewing on antenna tv.

Eventually the NFL will grease enough palms of the jabronis in congress to have less oversight than they do now.
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In my opinion, but it's not the players causing teams to charge more. It's teams always pushing that envelope to extract as much as possible from fans. And networks throwing out stupid numbers to keep up to 2 games on per Sunday or have rights to Thurs/Monday games.
The CBA allows for a 48.5-51.5 split between players and owners.
Players are getting more simply because the NFL is making tons of money yearly, bumping up total revenue and then the salary cap.

The T.V deals are absurd, with each franchise getting $452mil a year from the networks/sponsors alone. Ticket prices now aren't due to poor owners having to raise prices to keep the lights on.
Outside of the Packers, who are 100% publicly owned, teams can make more money instantly selling small shares of the team.

It's the NFL's greed causing the rise in ticket and streaming prices. Not the player trying to make millions when the owner's net worth starts with a B.

Not to mention the NFL is one of the few to have a cap hit not equal salary hit. So you can have teams with fake dead cap hits eat up the cap space when the actual salary is much less.
Teams like the Eagles ownership don't care about paying more salary vs cap hit to keep the team competitive.
 
Kwyn said:
That’s why Jerry should have done it before free agency like everyone in the football world was suggesting

This is a demonstrated trend with the cowboys
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It's not like the price has gone up.

QW had no incentive to sign for something lower than Simmons for an extension that starts in 2028.
 
John813 said:
In my opinion, but it's not the players causing teams to charge more. It's teams always pushing that envelope to extract as much as possible from fans. And networks throwing out stupid numbers to keep up to 2 games on per Sunday or have rights to Thurs/Monday games.
The CBA allows for a 48.5-51.5 split between players and owners.
Players are getting more simply because the NFL is making tons of money yearly, bumping up total revenue and then the salary cap.

The T.V deals are absurd, with each franchise getting $452mil a year from the networks/sponsors alone. Ticket prices now aren't due to poor owners having to raise prices to keep the lights on.
Outside of the Packers, who are 100% publicly owned, teams can make more money instantly selling small shares of the team.

It's the NFL's greed causing the rise in ticket and streaming prices. Not the player trying to make millions when the owner's net worth starts with a B.

Not to mention the NFL is one of the few to have a cap hit not equal salary hit. So you can have teams with fake dead cap hits eat up the cap space when the actual salary is much less.
Teams like the Eagles ownership don't care about paying more salary vs cap hit to keep the team competitive.
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When you look at how much TV money and merchandizing money the teams get, there is no excuse for ticket prices being this high.
and its counterproductive. The fans that come to to the games are the most loyal of all; outside of course the corporate ones.
 
gtb1943 said:
When you look at how much TV money and merchandizing money the teams get, there is no excuse for ticket prices being this high.
and its counterproductive. The fans that come to to the games are the most loyal of all; outside of course the corporate ones.
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Agreed. They charge what they do because they know they can get every seat sold(most franchises anyways).
Parking prices go up, over priced food, merchandise goes up etc...

Why charge someone $300 when they are willing to pay $400?
Better go whine to the county afters that they need to fund a 700mil renovation or they'll leave to the next county willing to sell their citizens tax dollars for a back door deal.
 
TheRunningMan said:
You seem to have a problem with free market capitalism. Its weird that this always comes out with sports and players salaries. And not in actual poltics. Bc the second people ask corporations to pay more in taxes, so other things can be paid for? People start losing their minds. But its a problem when supply demand dictates the supply that allows them to price out the affordablitity for some people.

Like the responder said. For $200 a year you can get Sunday Ticket which gives you access to every game and more. I cant talk about another persons finances. But thats cheaper than going to see 1 game on average.

But people are pocket watching other grown men and talking about being "priced out". Sunday ticket is cheaper and more accessible than its EVER been. What the heck do some of yall even be talking about?

Make it make sense.
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Me not like capitalism? :laugh:.....I love Free market, the constitution and especially the 2nd amendment but I also recognize that the salaries affect the final product cost which is way over the rate of inflation that affects most fans.....especially in ticket sales

Sunday Ticket, as a stand alone, can be $200 if your a first responders or have a discount but for return users it's closer to $480.

Celebrities and athletes are way overpaid in respect to the average person and all im saying is that there is a price to be paid for economic ridiculousness.

Ive got the means but I wont pay for an overpriced non-necessity item that will continue to outpace regular wages and inflation.

But im always pleased to know that other people have the right and freedom to do so......I also have the right to set up the old rabbit ears or use that "NFL Ticket" money to watch it in a bar and eat on that dime
 
John813 said:
In my opinion, but it's not the players causing teams to charge more. It's teams always pushing that envelope to extract as much as possible from fans. And networks throwing out stupid numbers to keep up to 2 games on per Sunday or have rights to Thurs/Monday games.
The CBA allows for a 48.5-51.5 split between players and owners.
Players are getting more simply because the NFL is making tons of money yearly, bumping up total revenue and then the salary cap.

The T.V deals are absurd, with each franchise getting $452mil a year from the networks/sponsors alone. Ticket prices now aren't due to poor owners having to raise prices to keep the lights on.
Outside of the Packers, who are 100% publicly owned, teams can make more money instantly selling small shares of the team.

It's the NFL's greed causing the rise in ticket and streaming prices. Not the player trying to make millions when the owner's net worth starts with a B.

Not to mention the NFL is one of the few to have a cap hit not equal salary hit. So you can have teams with fake dead cap hits eat up the cap space when the actual salary is much less.
Teams like the Eagles ownership don't care about paying more salary vs cap hit to keep the team competitive.
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I dont begrudge the players.....its the system in its entirety that has now priced out many hard working folks from attending a game.

But every time we see a new high salary at a position we all know who will eventually foot that bill if they want to have the fan experience of attending games and buying team merchandise

Rabbit ears on the TV set and viewing at bars for the games we don't get. I'll put my money in wings and beer before I put it in the NFL

Overpaying for a product is simply a choice.
 
TheRunningMan said:
You seem to have a problem with free market capitalism. Its weird that this always comes out with sports and players salaries. And not in actual poltics. Bc the second people ask corporations to pay more in taxes, so other things can be paid for? People start losing their minds. But its a problem when supply demand dictates the supply that allows them to price out the affordablitity for some people.

Like the responder said. For $200 a year you can get Sunday Ticket which gives you access to every game and more. I cant talk about another persons finances. But thats cheaper than going to see 1 game on average.

But people are pocket watching other grown men and talking about being "priced out". Sunday ticket is cheaper and more accessible than its EVER been. What the heck do some of yall even be talking about?

Make it make sense.
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You’re telling no lies. I’m always amazed having these conversations and how people side with corporations.
 
TheMarathonContinues said:
Damn. I didn’t know Howie handed out deals like this. Carter isn’t even a top 6 guy and he has been questionable on the field with some antics…
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Not even a "top 6" ?

Random question....why 6? Most people stick with Top 5...Top 10...or (like with Dak), Top 20... nice standard benchmarks

But you chose 6.

I'd like to examine your brain one day when your dead. If I discover something, I'll name the syndrome/condition after you. Does that...plus $50, sound good?

P.S. he's the best DT in the league when he's healthy. TBD if he returns to 2024 health though. WE BETTER HOPE NOT!
 
805BoysInBlue said:
Yet he wasnt even close to beign the best DT on his own team last season. His numbers down pretty bad.
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The article says he was hurt all last season. That makes sense...because just the year before he was the most frightening defensive player in the league
 
beware_d-ware said:
The NFLPA union contract gives players a 50% cut of revenue, give or take a few points. Workers at most places don't have a CBA that ties their wages to company revenue like that. And revenues at most big companies have grown a lot faster than their wages have.

Frankly, I would say that it's not that NFL players are getting paid too much, they're just keeping up with whatever the league earns. The problem is that wages for American workers aren't keeping up with what their employers earn.

My current company isn't publicly traded, and doesn't publish their financials. But looking at my last gig (they laid me off in 2023), their revenue went up 13% between 2024 and 2025. I sure as hell never saw a 13% annual raise while working there.
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Appreciate the explanation
 
DallasEast said:
Scarcity. That question is better answered from an economic rather than financial perspective. The average 'qualified' white collar worker is more plentiful in supply and (respectfully) far more easily replaceable.

Ergo, larger supply = smaller demand

In contrast, the professional 'qualified' sports athlete (e.g. someone capable of performing satisfactorily at the professional level) are far fewer in number. Leagues are continually seeking newer blood who can play at the highest level.

Smaller supply = larger demand

An industry (the NFL in this instance) will devote whatever percentage of its revenue it deems fit to meet the level of demand. In pro football, quarterbacks meet the highest demand by owners collectively. An owner will either pay or refuse whatever $$$ figure presented to them by any player--either per their singular personal want or perceived need.

The present system is geared towards players continually shopping themselves for the highest possible compensation. If an owner feels a player is an irreplaceable asset for their team, they will sign the contract or attempt to beat their competition to the punch. The same holds true if an owner feels their want exceeds any real need for acquiring a player.

Finally, an owner will satisfy their want or need up to whatever maximum spending expenditure they pre-determine as 'safe'. They may even stress their salary cap mandates to do so. Ever increasing revenue helps them accomplish their acquisition goals.
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Makes sense. Gotta love capitalism huh
 
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CowboysLakerBamaFan said:
Not even a "top 6" ?

Random question....why 6? Most people stick with Top 5...Top 10...or (like with Dak), Top 20... nice standard benchmarks

But you chose 6.

I'd like to examine your brain one day when your dead. If I discover something, I'll name the syndrome/condition after you. Does that...plus $50, sound good?

P.S. he's the best DT in the league when he's healthy. TBD if he returns to 2024 health though. WE BETTER HOPE NOT!
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It was a mistype. It was suppose to be a 5 instead of 6.

Sorry don’t have a better answer for you….no one is afraid of Jalen Carter Eagle fan…..all you can do is worry about yourself. Injury excuse be damned.
 
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